"Grandfather!"
It was then that the half-closed door was nudescanning nudged open.
The rich aroma spread through the room as the door opened.
He Ao turned around and looked toward the door.
Jia Xi walked into the room with two plates and looked up at He Ao, "Time for breakfast! The teacher said that eating well helps with recovery."
He Ao looked at the well-fried steaks on the plates, slightly startled, and smiled, "Jia Xi, did you cook this?"
"Mhm,"
Jia Xi nodded her head, and steam encircled her baby-fat cheeks as she looked at He Ao, "Grandfather, Jia Xi has grown up."
Hearing this, He Ao appeared slightly absent-minded as he gazed at the young girl's tender face.
After a short pause, he leaned forward, reaching out his arm, which slipped under his granddaughter's armpit to hug her gently, his old cheek pressing against the girl's soft little face.
Jia Xi slowly brought the arms holding the plates together and hugged her grandfather.
